How do I reset Mailbox Password in Exchange Server

Last updated on June 9th, 2022 at 04:59 am

Exchange Server gives the assurance of security for the user’s mailbox for each account that is connected to Exchange Server. There is a wide range of security protocols and features that scan every message for signs of a threat however, it only accepts legitimate messages to be accepted. Sometimes, however, hackers can create an attractive email that they are able to bypass security settings and enter your inbox.

This is why you must be vigilant about safety of your Exchange mailbox. Creating a strong passwords is the first step on the ladder. When creating a password for Exchange it is recommended to create a password that is difficult to crack. You should also reset it at regular intervals.

Password Resetting Options

The process of changing your pas sword is a good way to protect your data. in addition, you are informed of the state that your mailbox is in. Look at the passwords below for more information.

Reset Password with Outlook Web Access: 

If you wish to change or reset the password for your mailbox account, you can login to your Outlook Web Access account with your user credentials. Then, click Options in the upper-right corner, then click it, then select “Change your password” option. Enter a new password into the appropriate field, and then select OK. To reset your password for other use mailboxes , with administrator rights Follow the steps below.

Reset Password using Exchange Admin Center: 

The current Exchange Server manages all the tasks such as roles, permissions, and roles in the Exchange Admin Center and it is very easy the process of changing your password. Follow these steps:

  • Log in at Exchange Admin Center and go to the Permissions category.
  • On the Admin Roles list, search the box for Organization Management. Click on it, then click on Edit.
  • On the Organization Management Windows, go to Roles, and then click the Add button.
  • There are many roles that can be assigned to your account. You will must click on to the Reset Password role here. Click Add, and then click OK.
  • Then, log out of Exchange Admin Center. Exchange Admin Center and login to your account.
  • If you choose an email address and select Edit, then you will see a new Reset Password screen right in front of you. It is easy to create your own password, confirm it, and then save.

Notes:

1. The Administrator must inform the user of the changes to the password and help when logging in.

2. By default, Reset Password is disabled. Reset Password option is disabled within the Exchange and you must to enable it prior to beginning the reset process in Exchange Admin Center. You can activate it by through a couple of easy Exchange cmdlets that are available in Exchange Management Shell. Start Exchange Management Shell as the Administrator , and enter the commands below in succession;

  • Add-pssnapin to Microsoft
  • Install-CannedRbacRoles
  • Install-CannedRbacRoleAssignments

Reset Password in the Active Directory: 

The Exchange Administrator with the power to access Active Directory at the Windows Server is also able to change the passwords for any associated user mailbox. There are many options to change mailbox passwords quickly. Follow these steps

  • Within Windows Server, log in to Exchange Active Directory.
  • If you are in the Windows Server Manager, go to the Tools section , where you will see an option to search at Active Directory User and Computers.
  • After you have opened and closing the Active Directory Users and Computer windows, navigate to the user’s folder , and allow it to open for all users within Active Directory.
  • Select the account with the password you wish to change. Click on the right and choose Reset Password.
  • Enter the New Password, verify it, and then click the box that says the user has to change their password on the next login. Click OK.
  • An alert will pop up and indicate how the email password has changed. Click OK.

After changing the password, it is important that you will be sure to update your password on every device connected to the same mailbox. If you don’t change the password on each device following the change of account password, then the mailbox is locked itself on all other devices and you have to call your administrator to open it. To change the password on mobile devices, follow the steps below –

  • Update settings for accounts for iPhone users
    1. Go to your Settingsfrom the home screen.
    2. Choose Mail,then Contactsand then Calendar.
    3. Then, choose then the exchange option..
    4. Choose your the account.
    5. Choose in the password field to change the saved password.
  • Account update setting for Android users
    1. Start the Settings on the home screen.
    2. Choose one of the account you wish to open..
    3. Select Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync.
    4. Then, select Settings in the Common Settings section.
    5. Choose your account under Manage accounts.
    6. Then, click the button to fill in the the updated your password to change or modify your password.

Conclusion

The change of your password improves your security by a number of times and protects your account from numerous dangers. The methods above to change the password take place at the server level, where the Administrator is able to change the passwords of the user’s mailbox. However, individual users are able to change their passwords for various applications such as Outlook, Office 365, Yahoo, Gmail, etc.

The majority of users make use of Outlook as their email manager to send and receive emails, there’s an easy solution to avoid using the default password for the password for your account. There are many options, such as two-factor authentication as well as your app’s password. When you are using two-factor authentication you will need to supply the username, email address as well as a one-time password to the number you have registered to. App passwords are a specialized password to a specific application that was created using Gmail accounts settings.

Many scenarios could compromise the security of data that are stored in various scenarios could compromise the security of data stored in the Exchange database, and corruption of it could compromise your private information. Thus, on the one hand , when you have created an environment that is secure to safeguard the data, you should also make use of the most reliable Exchange Recovery software to retrieve the data from corrupted EDB file.